Expires:202507022300;Remove:202507022300;774072 WWUS86 KHNX 022229 SPSHNX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA 329 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025 CAZ328>330-022300- Kings Canyon NP CA-Grant Grove Area CA-Sequoia NP CA- 329 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL TULARE AND EASTERN FRESNO COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM PDT... At 329 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles west of Onion Valley Campground, or 23 miles west of Independence, moving west at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Roaring River Ranger Station, Mitchell Meadow, Canyon View Campground, and Moraine Campground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3682 11853 3671 11847 3660 11877 3675 11882 TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 072DEG 6KT 3671 11862 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ JPK